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Pasadena Probate Lawyer Discusses New Ruling Windsor Ruling Expands Estate Planning Prospects for Married Same-Sex Couples In June, the U.S. Supreme Court ruling in United States v. Windsor invalidated the federal Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA). The Windsor ruling has led to a number of recent federal rule changes from the IRS, Social Security Administration…
Estate Planning Lawyer in Glendale Divorce After 50: Common Mistakes That Can Ruin Retirement Beyond the emotional impact that divorce can have on couples of any age that decide to split, it can have a potentially devastating effect on the retirement plans of those who divorce later in life. Divorce after 50 usually results in…
7 Good Reasons You Need An Estate Plan — Even If You Only Have $500 in the Bank Business Attorney Glendale; Probate Attorney Pasadena; Estate Planning Lawyer in Pasadena Contrary to popular belief, estate planning is not just about money or taxes. Far from it. Today, it’s more about protecting your assets for yourself and…
Why You Should Get Your Kids an Estate Plan Wills and Trusts Attorney in Glendale We are fairly certain the last thing your 18-year-old kid is thinking about is an estate plan. And you are probably not thinking about one for them either, but you should be. Here’s why: once your child turns 18, you…
How to Reduce the Risk of Identity Theft When a Loved One Dies A new trend in identity theft – afterlife identity theft – is on the rise, with thieves scouring obituaries for personal information to steal the identities of those who have passed. When you lose a loved one, it is important to take…
Learn From the Expensive Mistakes & Smart Decisions Made By Actor James Gandolfini In Planning for His Estate James Gandolfini, the actor best known for his portrayal of Tony Soprano on HBO’s The Sopranos, died suddenly last month while on vacation in Italy. His will is already on the Internet, available for everyone to read…
Planning for What Happens Last Seth Godin is a well known and oft-quoted American entrepreneur who has authored 13 best sellers that have been translated into 33 languages. Recently, he wrote a post on his blog at SethGodin.com that is a must-read for everyone. I am reprinting it here in its entirety, so please take…
Making a Plan for Your Digital Assets According to a 2011 McAfee study, Americans value the digital assets they own across multiple digital devices at nearly $55,000. Unfortunately, a vast majority of us have not planned for what happens to these assets after we’re gone. Estate planning for digital assets is growing as fast as…
How to Ensure Your Life Insurance Benefits Go to Your Heirs Recently, 11 major life insurance companies agreed to pay $763 million to the heirs of deceased policyholders after it was discovered the companies continued billing customers for their policies even after they were dead. This agreement is the second in the last two years…
The Talk You Need to Have With Your Parents When you were a kid, your parents dreaded the talk they had to have with you. You know the one. Well, now that you are an adult, there’s a talk you need to have with your parents that is likely to be just as squirm-worthy –…